NIGERIA

State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Thursday, called for calm after a recent call by some Ghana citizens to deport the Nigerians who live in the country. The appeal came during a joint press conference which was held on Wednesday at ACCRA with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ghana, Samuel Okudzeto Abliwa. The visit was part of …

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has presented an official protest to the African football confederation (CAF) against Namibia arbiter Antsino Twanyukwa, who handled Wafcon’s final against Nigeria, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Nigeria came from two goals down to win the 3-2 game against the host, and after they have now presented a protest against the referee for the way, which managed …

The African Civil Society Forum (AFRICSOF) has cautioned the Ondo State House of Assembly against plot to impeach the state’s Deputy Governor, saying such move will face “steadfast resistance from the people.” The rights group, however, called for enthronement of rule of law and cautioned politicians  to desist from activities that may detribalize Nigerian democracy. There have been reported political …

Real Socity has made a U -turn on the future of the Nigeria Sadiq Umar international striker after its impressive ethics and working form since he joined the team for training prior to the season, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Sadiq was omitted from the team’s training tour for Japan after being late due to visa problems and uncertainty about his future. He …

The Italian team of the Udinese series has backed the international archera of Nigeria Maduka Okoye, who was accused of an accusation of parties repair after an investigation into the yellow card he received against Lazio last season, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. The prosecutors alleged that the goalkeeper was deliberately reserved in the game due to the betting patterns of a Udine …

The LaLiga Alaves side has opened the discussion with the representative of the International Nigeria Sadiq Umar forward on a transfer to the club from the true society in the current summer transfer window, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Sadiq faces an uncertain future in Real Sociedad despite the club’s president’s comments on keeping him in the club, after his impressive performance in …

A cross section of soccer lovers in Malawi has expressed its disappointment with Patricia Jiya Okafor, mother of Chioma Okafor, for allowing her daughter to play for Nigeria instead of Malawi, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. He was born in Malawi from a Malawi mother and a Nigerian father, and began his football career in Malawi and trained with the Malawi national team …

The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has granted cash rewards, as well as a national honor for the Nigerian women’s team after his victory in the recent Women’s Africa Nations Cup completed in Morocco, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. The president announced a cash gift of $ 100,000 to each of the players, an OON national honor and …

The new Ac Milan Massimo Allegri coach moved to the international end of Nigeria, Samuel Chukwueze, to a new role in his attempt to get the best of the Nigerians, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Since he joined the club two summers, Chukwueze has not been able to match the same number that made them pay more than 20 million euros to sign …

Seville were 4-2 winners about the German team Schalke 04 in a game prior to the season, since they intensify the preparation for the beginning of a new season in Spain, reports Owngoalnigeria.com. Jerome Akor scored his first goal for the club planting at home a firm header in the fourth minute. It did two in minute 34 with another …